Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters EFF, has vowed that the Phala Phala saga-involving the theft of foreign currency from a couch at President Cyril Ramaphosa's property in 2020-will never fade. Malema made these comments ahead of the EFF's challenge to Parliament's decision to drop an impeachment investigation into Ramaphosa over the incident. The EFF is taking its case to the Constitutional Court on Tuesday.
Malema emphasized that the EFF would continue to push for accountability on the Phala Phala matter, stating, We told you that Phala-Phala will never die and that as long as the EFF holds seats in Parliament, the issue will remain alive. He also addressed critics, reaffirming the EFF's commitment to fight for justice, even if the party were to face challenges or decline in future elections, stating that their 39 members of Parliament would continue to push for the cause.
Summary
- Julius Malema vows the Phala Phala saga will not be forgotten, despite challenges.
- EFF is challenging Parliament's decision to drop the impeachment probe into President Ramaphosa at the Constitutional Court.
- Malema reaffirmed the EFF's commitment to pursuing the matter, regardless of the partys future political status.